How to prevent and manage a cyber breach in your business

How to prevent and manage a cyber breach in your business
There are ways to keep your business safe from attackers. (Image: Duncan Brown)
Georgina Toomey
Stories about businesses experiencing major data breaches are increasingly in the headlines, with their customers’ personal information potentially stolen and misused. Responding to such data breaches can be costly, as well as damaging to your business’s reputation. If your business operates online, you must actively manage and seek to prevent cyber breaches. This article provides essential tips to mitigate the risk of data breaches in your business.1. Conduct a cybersecurity risk assessmentConduct a risk assessment of your bus...

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